Flu Shot
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Flu Vaccination
Asked by A.T. from Boise
on October 10, 2009
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Just curious what others are thinking about flu/H1N1 vaccines for parents and children? I fit into the 'alternative vaccine' category-- meaning that we have been real...
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- The reason the cdc is worried about the current H1N1 strain is that usually flu strains go away during the warm months. H1N1 didn't. Flu usually takes a while to get...
- If your kids are susceptible to getting sick easily then get the shot. If you and your kids are pretty healthy, than I wouldn't worry about it. For me, I get everyth...
- I am getting the regular flu shot this year, and in fact have already received it, but for a variety of reason will not get the H1N1 shot. I think it's been rushed, a...
Take the Flu and H1N1 Shots or Not???
Asked by V.L. from Chicago
on October 19, 2009
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I am 28 weeks pregnant and due Jan 12. For the last 2 months my OB has been telling me to not take the shots because there haven't been enough testing. Last Thursday...
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- I would not take the H1N1 shot. Most physicians don't even take it. They came out with that vax in 5 months. So there has been very little research done. The mercury l...
- V., during both of my pregnancies I go tthe flu shot with no complications. The shot protects you from the respiratory flu not the stomach flu, which it sounds like t...
- Just say No to H1N1 and the flu shot! Look into prenatal chiropractic instead. Most doctors will not be giving the h1n1 vaccine to their own children... Why should y...
Flu and Fever During Weeks 13-14 of Pregnancy
Asked by C.Z. from New York
on March 10, 2008
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I caught a virus or flu during weeks 13-14 of my pregnancy. I had fevers of 101-102 for several days. The doc told me to take Tylenol to reduce the fevers. I'm really ...
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- I was about that far along too when i came down with the flu. unfortionitaly my doctor told me to wait it out and if my fever does not lower within a couple of days an...
- I am sure baby is fine. I have had many nasty illnesses - stomach bug, bronchitis, while pregnant and all was well. If your dr. wasn't worried, you shouldn't be. ...
- I got the flu shot, but ended up with the flu at 8 months pregnant with my oldest son. I kept a fever of 103 for days. It was the scariest because I didn't feel him mo...
Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on October 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am freaking out and need some advice.....I am a teacher in a school who has AT LEAST 2 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. My issue is I am 7 months pregnant,...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
Is It the Flu?
Asked by L.H. from Los Angeles
on March 2, 2008
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I am on day 13 of terrible nausea and diarrhea (sorry if that's tmi). I went to the doctor 4 days ago and he didn't run any tests or anything. He said I probably had...
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- Do you feel like eating? If you don't grouping with the other symptoms it sounds like you may have gastroenteritis. I'm no doc but I've had it enough
- Yes, you should get a doctor to run tests. In fact you could have some form of colitis, an issue with your colon, the diarrhea and weight loss is a sign of that. Dr....
- Where do you live and have you gone camping? There is something called giardia (not sure that is the correst spelling) but it has the same symptoms. Call your Dr back ...
Pregnancy
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on May 24, 2010
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Did anyone find that at the begining of their pregnancy they were not hungry at all and when you did eat anything that made it feel like you were going to be sick?
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- All four of my pregnancies! It was awful! I would feel like I could eat a certain food and my husband would go out and get it. He would get home, put it on the table a...
- That is exactly how I felt when I was pregnant with #2. I lost 10 lbs. the first four months. I remember histerically crying in Subway because I felt like I couldn't e...
- Oh yes dear. I lost weight during my first trimester because I never felt like eating and when I did, everything just made me so sick. By my 4th month, I was so ready ...
Pregnancy
Asked by M.R. from Minneapolis
on November 28, 2006
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I am just curious. Me and my husband have been trying to have another baby. I know you are supposed to wait until your first childs first birthday, but we are eager to...
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- Yes, you can certainly be having pregnancy symptoms that early on. But, I did find, when we were TTC, that I had pregnancy symptoms all the time, I just wanted to be ...
- My son was 5 1/2 months when I got pregnant again with my second son. I had vomiting and cravings, and tender boobs, and extreme tiredness very early in my pregnancys....
- You definately could be feeling symptoms already. I think I started getting the super sensitive nose about 4 days after we conceived. That's how I knew! Anyway use ...
Concerns About the Seasonal and Swine Flu
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on September 22, 2009
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Good morning all---There has been much talk in the news about the flu and things that we are to do to safeguard our health. What are you doing beyond hand washing? A...
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- My kids and I have never received the flu shot nor will they. I'm not comfortable injecting a live virus into myself or children for a flu based on last season that m...
- My family has never gotten flu shots and I have no plan to this year. But unlike all of the other responses...I do not feel certain about what the best course of actio...
- Heck no, I'm not getting the swine flu vaccine, who in their right mind would inject something untested and unproven into their body willingly? Absolutely no good wil...
9 Weeks Pregnant with the Flu
Asked by E.W. from New York
on January 17, 2011
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Hi Mom's. A girlfriend of mine just called me all worried. She is 9 weeks pregnant and has the flu. She is paranoid she is going to have a miscarriage now. She is also...
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- holy cow i had the flu while i was pregnant, it was awful. but i was about 11 mos pregnant, i couldnt even get myself up from the bathroom floor... miserable. but, alt...
- I was 8 months pregnant with the flu. My doctor was concerned about hydration. I was not able to keep any water or food down, I was vomiting, high fever etc. so he sai...
- Actually - this JUST happened to me. Exact time frame in pregnancy too - weird. I'm not 100% it was the flu - the test hasn't returned... but I felt like I was knock...
Thoughts on the Flu Vaccine
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the flu vaccine, especially for children. I never get the vaccine, and neither does my husband, and we ...
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- The flu vaccine is one of the easiest and most effective ways of keeping your family healthy through the flu season. Getting your son vaccinated not only protects him...
- We skipped the flu vaccine for our 14 month old son, and neither my husband or I have ever received it. We put careful consideration into the vaccines he receives, ...
- A., In 1996, I had the flu. Not the puking stomach flu, but the full on 105 degree fever, hulucinating, coughing till I threw up, aches and pains everywhere, horri...
